LAMGA By David Kubissa Rain wiped out the first day of the Shirts and Skirts Tournament involving members of the men’s and women’s golf leagues on Oct. 28 and 29. Day One rainout, the annual event drew nearly 100 players from both leagues. As the LAMGA 2025 season enters its final month, here are some key reminders: Annual meeting: LAMGA’s annual meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 3, following the weekly game with lunch at the Eagle’s Nest. All members are invited. Members who want to attend the meeting but don’t plan to play that day should sign up on the LAMGA bulletin board to ensure an accurate head count for lunch. 2026 membership enrollment: Application forms were sent out in November and are also available at the pro shop. They are due by Dec. 31. 2026 member-guest tournament: The dates are March 5, 6 and 7. Applications will be distributed at the Dec. 3 annual meeting and by email. The deadline for submission will be Jan. 15, 2026. Red Hoagland Challenge: Final standings for the 2025 are: 1. Mike Krigelski, $192.50; 2. Steve Kettells, $188.15; 3. Stephen Predoehl, $168.90; 4. Ed Commons, $167.90. These top-four finishers will receive pro shop gift certificates, sponsored by Red Hoagland Honda of Winter Haven. Congratulations to Mike, Steve, Stephen and Ed for leading the pack this season in the weekly LAMGA games. Sponsor salute: Thanks to the following businesses supporting LAMGA: All Star Grill; Blackburn’s Bar B Q; Dundee Diner; Ovation Bistro & Bar; Solorzano’s Pizzeria, Eagle Ridge Mall; Theatre Winter Haven; The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille; Posh Salon and Day Spa, Inc.; Preserve Therapy MED SPA; Pictured: John Candler tees off on No. 4 West during the LAMGA/ LALGA Tournament in late October. He was among 50 LAMGA members who played in the team event with members of the women’s league. 41 Pictured right: LAMGA member Ed Commons, right, and former NBA player Ennis Whatley returned to their hometown of Birmingham, Ala., for a high school alumni picnic and some golf earlier this year. Ennis played with the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era and went on to play on several other NBA teams in his 10-year career. LA NINERS By Sandy Hockenberry The Niners welcomed new members in October. New member, Terry Kinch was joined by fellow Niners, Fran Salb, Kathleen Amirault and Linda Allen for nine holes on a beautiful sun drenched Tuesday morning. If you spend any time in the Pro Shop, take a stroll to the hallway just outside the Ladies Room and check out the Niners Bulletin Board. As a retired elementary school teacher, Loretta Hieronimus has much experience creating whimsical bulletin boards. She has been doing an outstanding job for the Niners for the past two years. Loretta taught kindergarten, first and third grades, as well as a reading specialist and Vice Principal, in Norfolk, Virginia. When she began her teaching career in her home state of North Carolina, she replaced the teacher who taught her in first grade. She and her husband Ray, have two children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. (Continued)
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